NASA-Led Study Pinpoints Areas of New York City Sinking, Rising
Scientists using space-based radar found that land in New York City is sinking at varying rates from human and natural factors. A few spots are rising.
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Scientists using space-based radar found that land in New York City is sinking at varying rates from human and natural factors. A few spots are rising.
Parts of New York City are experiencing varying rates of land sinking and rising. These fluctuations carry significant implications for local flood risk associated with rising sea levels.
Pasadena CA (JPL) Sep 28, 2023 - Parts of the New York City metropolitan area are sinking and rising at different rates due to factors ranging from land-use practices to long-lost glaciers, scientists have found. While the elevatio
Pasadena CA (JPL) Sep 28, 2023 - Parts of the New York City metropolitan area are sinking and rising at different rates due to factors ranging from land-use practices to long-lost glaciers, scientists have found. While the elevatio
New York City is sinking at the same time that sea levels around the world are rising, which could exacerbate flooding concerns for the region.